No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2015
EPT450 Foundations 2: Practicum Seminar (8)
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The Practicum Seminar subject occurs in an elementary education setting and is supported and extended through interactions with faculty and peers. The practicum experience allows candidates to develop observational skills and to demonstrate knowledge, skills and disposition development related to other subjects. Candidates will develop a practical understanding of how to create and sustain an inclusive learning environment and be engaged in applying the components of effective lesson planning. Candidates will participate in reflective dialogue with their teacher mentor and CSU staff who will provide feedback to affirm strengths and assist in uncovering opportunities for improvement in the candidate’s teaching practice. With the support of their teacher mentor, candidates will actively plan to use strategies that will support their growth in identified areas. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: EPT450
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | SY/US | School of Teacher Education |
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Enrolment restrictions|
This subject is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Primary Education Studies. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- apply the Ontario College of Teachers’ Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards to their development as teachers;
- identify and apply strategies that will create and sustain an inclusive learning community;
- identify and apply strategies for maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment;
- analyse instructional practice through observation and dialogue;
- create lessons plans based on the components of effective planning, knowledge of child development, and productive pedagogy principles;
- deliver lessons using effective management and instructional strategies; and
- apply introductory principles of instruction and assessment within the context of the Ontario curriculum and assessment guidelines.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Applying the Ontario College of Teachers’ Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards.
- Creating and sustaining an inclusive learning community.
- Knowing the learner.
- Exploring relationships.
- Observing and communicating effectively with students.
- Observing and analysing instructional practice.
- Planning lessons that address the classroom context.
- Delivering lessons using effective instructional and classroom management strategies.
- Using introductory assessment strategies.
- Participating in dialogue, seeking feedback and engaging in reflection in support of personal growth and student learning.
- Using a portfolio to document and demonstrate learning.
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Work Place LearningThis subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 35 to 45 days duration.
Candidates will work with a teacher mentor who is teaching in an elementary education setting. Candidates will be actively involved observing and interacting with students in the classroom, and become involved in introductory teaching. Each week they will observe the modelling of their mentor, deconstruct learning activities, and plan and implement learning opportunities with the support and guidance of their teacher mentor.
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Specialised Resources|
Students require a laptop computer and/or appropriate mobile device.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
